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HK56 PRX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,217 mi
Last recorded72,217 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 PRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2023 72,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 70,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 2 Nov 2022 70,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,368 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor,chassis and suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,247 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 6 Nov 2020 68,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,979 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 8 Oct 2019 65,979 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 5 Oct 2018 62,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 17 Oct 2017 58,713 miles

Oil leak ()

light corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,644 miles

eml light on

Fail 11 Oct 2016 54,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

eml light on

Pass 5 Oct 2015 50,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

eml on

Fail 5 Oct 2015 50,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

eml on

Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,315 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished (no cords visible)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 45,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracked and perished (no cords visible)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,413 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 37,458 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 30,533 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,648 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 18,631 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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HK56 PRX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK56 PRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HK56 PRX registered?

HK56 PRX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2006.

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